High Voltage: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

High Voltage: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: High Voltage: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1710
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Randall D Standridge

Grade: 1.5;2

Item: 98-B1710

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Stun your audience with this electrifying new work that uses sound effects to create a thundering soundscape. The raw power of electricity is harnessed in this work that features exciting rhythms, clever percussion writing, a very approachable synthesizer part, and a myriad of thunder and electric sounds that will add a new dimension to your program.

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Series: FJH Developing Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444379806

SKU: 98-B1710

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About the Composer: Randall D Standridge

Randall D Standridge has built a reputation as a composer who understands what developing bands need: music that challenges without overwhelming, that excites both players and audiences, and that sounds far more sophisticated than its technical demands suggest. His work with the FJH Music Publishing family has made him a trusted voice in the developing band repertoire, where his instinct for orchestration and his ear for what works in a high school rehearsal room consistently shine through.

Standridge writes with purpose. Each note serves the sound he's after, and his percussion writing in particular demonstrates how much color you can create without requiring a specialist section. His approach to grade 1.5 and 2 material balances accessibility with genuine musicality, making him a favorite among directors looking to program work that their students will take seriously.

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Why we love this

This piece does what the best young band writing does: it trades cheap gimmicks for genuine sound design. The synthesizer integration feels organic rather than tacked on, the percussion writing sings rather than merely fills space, and the rhythmic energy propels the music forward without requiring virtuosity from your sections. Standridge knows that the sound effects aren't window dressing; they're part of the composition itself, and he's written the band parts to work in concert with them rather than against them.

What to expect

Electric in the truest sense. The soundscape rumbles and crackles; you feel the voltage building from the opening moments. There's a palpable sense of controlled power, rhythmic momentum that pulls you forward, and orchestration choices that create genuine surprise and delight.

Who it's for

Bands at the grade 1.5 to 2 level looking for something current and engaging without sacrificing musicianship. Your students will respond to the modern idiom and the visceral energy, and your audience will be genuinely impressed. This works equally well for contest programming or as a concert closer that leaves an impression.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the synthesizer so it enhances rather than dominates the ensemble sound; it's a textural layer, not a soloist.
Lock the percussion and low brass together early in rehearsals; they're the foundation for all that rhythmic excitement.
Rehearse with the sound effects integrated from the start so your students hear how the electronic elements sit in the mix and can adjust their own tone production accordingly.
Shape the dynamic arcs deliberately; the raw power of this piece comes from control and contrast, not from playing loud throughout.

How to use it

Program this as a contemporary anchor piece that demonstrates your band's versatility and technical command. It pairs well with traditional repertoire because it shows audiences what your students can do with modern compositional techniques and electroacoustic integration. It's also an excellent choice for a fall festival or concert where you want to make a statement.